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denufosol tetrasodium

Phase 2

Cystic Fibrosis | Small molecule | Respiratory |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 20, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment200

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

denufosol tetrasodium · 6 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 4Phase 1 2
NCT01181622A Safety and Tolerability Study of Denufosol in 2-4 Year OldsCystic Fibrosis
COMPLETED25 Analytics
NCT00130182A Study in Pediatric Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Lung DiseaseCystic Fibrosis
COMPLETED13 Analytics
NCT00103714Study of Denufosol Tetrasodium in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Lung DiseaseCystic Fibrosis
COMPLETED72 Analytics
NCT00056147Study of INS37217 Inhalation Solution in Mild to Moderate Cystic Fibrosis Lung DiseaseCystic Fibrosis
COMPLETED90 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Safety and Tolerability Study of Denufosol in 2-4 Year Olds
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PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study in Pediatric Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of Denufosol Tetrasodium in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of INS37217 Inhalation Solution in Mild to Moderate Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Intolerability to study drug as measured by: oxyhemoglobin saturation, treatment-emergent cough, and new wheezes or crackles
Day 1, Day 7
respiratory function
lung function
respiratory symptoms
sputum weight
pulmonary exacerbations
measures of lung characteristics
plasma concentrations of INS37217
detection and characterization of plasma concentrations of INS37217

Secondary Endpoints

Mean change from pre-dose in oxyhemoglobin saturation at defined times post-dose
Day 1, Day 7
Mean change from baseline in oxyhemoglobin saturation
Day 7
Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), serious adverse events (SAEs) and/or withdrawals due to TEAEs
Day 7
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
denufosol tetrasodium Inhalation SolutionEXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
denufosol tetrasodium Inhalation SolutionDRUG60 mg by oral inhalation three times daily
0.9% w/v sodium chloride solutionDRUG0.9% w/v sodium chloride solution by oral inhalation three times daily
denufosol tetrasodium (INS37217)DRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range2 Years to 4 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Have a confirmed diagnosis of CF * Have oxyhemoglobin saturation ≥ 95% prior to randomization Exclusion Criteria: * Have acute intercurrent respiratory infection (cough, wheezing, or new rhinorrhea or nasal congestion) * Have any significant medical condition not related t...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about denufosol tetrasodium

What is denufosol tetrasodium used for?

Denufosol tetrasodium is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of cystic fibrosis lung disease. It is also being evaluated in healthy volunteers for pharmacokinetic studies. The drug is in clinical development but is not approved by the FDA.

Who makes denufosol tetrasodium?

Denufosol tetrasodium is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with cystic fibrosis.

What phase is denufosol tetrasodium in?

Denufosol tetrasodium is in Phase 2 clinical development for cystic fibrosis lung disease. It has completed Phase 1 pharmacokinetic studies in healthy volunteers. The drug remains investigational and has not received FDA approval.

What clinical trials is denufosol tetrasodium in?

Denufosol tetrasodium has completed four clinical trials. Two Phase 2 studies in cystic fibrosis patients are NCT00103714 and NCT00130182. Two Phase 1 pharmacokinetic studies in healthy volunteers are NCT00210054 and NCT00210093. All trials are completed.

Is denufosol tetrasodium FDA approved?

Denufosol tetrasodium is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for cystic fibrosis lung disease. The drug has completed clinical studies but remains in development and has not been authorized for commercial use.